COACH BARLOW SAYS: "Erik is both an infielder and a pitcher but it is likely in '08 that he will most impact the team on the mound. While not an over powering pitcher, he consistently is around the plate and could provide some depth to our staff."

2008: appeared in 7 games, all in relief...posted a 0-0 record with an E.R.A. of 5.40 over 11.2 innings of work...made his collegiate pitching debut in the first game of a conference doubleheader vs. Babson (3/22) and threw 1.2 perfect innings (0 H, 0 BB, K)...came in relief and threw 3 scoreless innings (3 H, K, 0 BB) in the first game of a doubleheader vs. Colby (3/27)...threw 1.1 innings of scoreless, one-hit, relief vs. Wheaton (4/6)...threw 0.2 innings of scoreless relief in a NEWMAC Tournament game vs. Wheaton (4/24).

PERSONAL: son of Vance Fiegel and Mary Bauman...majoring in physics...born on 12/6/88...hobbies include hockey and football...also played varsity hockey at Blake...summer baseball team is Tri City Red Legion...was a two-time All-Conference selection...won his team's batting title senior year...two-year captain of Blake's baseball program...favorite sports team and player are the Boston Red Sox and Dustin Pedroia...top movie is Good Will Hunting.